What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Assistant - Training Provided position at Vision Source- Dr. Michael Blackburn?
Job Overview
Pay starts at $18.00/ hour with growth potential as skills develop and certification is reached. Every other Wednesday office meetings with lunch provided. PTO, health & life insurance, and retirement matching are all part of the benefits package. We will pay for your optometry certification assessments.
Do you have experience in optometric or medical assisting? Are you looking to learn and grow while helping others? Then please keep reading because we are looking for an individual like you to join our team in this full-time optometric assistant position in the Oak Mountain/ Spain Park area!
Why You’ll Enjoy Being an Optometric Assistant at Vision Source-Dr. Blackburn:
As an optometric assistant, you will be an important part of an outstanding team.
You job will be to:
- Communicate with patients about their vision and eye health needs before they see the doctor
- Pre-test patients with our advanced medical technology
- Educate patients on ways to protect and keep their eyes healthy
- Assist and train patients with their contact lens
- Create a caring professional environment
- Assist the doctor in caring for patients from preschool age to elderly in our primary optometric care office
Previous experience is not required - We do on-site training. You will also have access to continuing education classes and the latest technology that will help you gain the skills you need to advance.
Job Qualifications:
- Professional attitude and enjoy caring for others
- Excellent computer proficiency
- Works well in a team environment
- Self-starter with a willingness to learn
- Prior optometric or medical office experience a plus
Prior experience with EMR (electronic medical records) a plus
If you are looking to build your career while helping others, apply for this opportunity with us today! We have been a locally owned optometry practice serving Birmingham for over 24 years!
Our passion is to help our patients see well and look great, so they can go do life!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18